The opinion of the court was delivered by BOTTER, P.J.A.D.
At trial, at the close of plaintiff's proofs, the trial judge dismissed plaintiff's action on defendants' motion. R. 4:37-2(b). Plaintiff's complaint asserted claims for defamation, invasion of privacy, and assault. The case was tried as if it included a count for false imprisonment, and that claim was also dismissed. This appeal followed, and we now reverse the dismissal of the defamation count but...
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